Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

any thing at all

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

capable of wounding

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

tastelessly showy

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

an established custom

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

not used up

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

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From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The gaudy assortment of artificial flies Two Arrows quite turned up his nose at.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sile had them of several sizes, and Two Arrows admitted to himself that anything so very bright and pretty must have special effectiveness.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The fish of the western mountains were not in the habit of biting at such things, and could not be taught to do so.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Any of those spoons was brilliant enough to have been worn in the hat of a great chief, but the doubt remaining was as to what the trout would think of them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading WONDERFUL FISHING There had been a good deal of discussion of the fishing question between the two young friends, for Two Arrows knew nothing of the powers of a "spoon-hook."